Exposure to iodine may cause some of the following in hypersensitive people: 1  rash (contact dermatitis) 2  hives (when ingested)  anaphylaxis, or a severe life-threatening allergic reaction (very rarely)
Use heat to sooth the earache. Heat can bring quick pain relief. Apply a warm compress over the painful ear. You can make a warm compress from a washcloth dipped in hot water and wrung out, or from a hot water bottle or heat pack purchased at a pharmacy. Do not make it hot enough to scald the skin.
1 Give your child pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Children's Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Children's Advil) to lessen the ear pain. 2  Follow the dosage instructions on the package. 3  Place a warm compress carefully over your child's ear for approximately 20 minutes. 4  This may ease the earache considerably. Place a warm compress carefully over your child's ear for approximately 20 minutes. 2  This may ease the earache considerably. 3  Schedule a check-up with your child's doctor 2 to 3 weeks after the ear infection so the doctor can make sure that your child's eardrums are normal.